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Deductible Expenses for a Tourist Home in Spain in 2026: What You Can Deduct in IRPF and What You Cannot
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October 8, 2026

Deductible Expenses for a Tourist Home in Spain in 2026: What You Can Deduct in IRPF and What You Cannot

Practical guide for owners of tourist homes in Spain on deductible expenses in IRPF, depreciation, interest, repairs, and prorating by rented days.

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10% VAT on Tourist Accommodations from December 2026: What Changes for Owners in Spain
ChannelsOctober 8, 2026

10% VAT on Tourist Accommodations from December 2026: What Changes for Owners in Spain

The new Royal Decree-Law 29/2026 changes the VAT on short-term rentals. We explain who it affects, from when, the exceptions, and how to review prices and margins before December 1.

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How much money do you lose by blocking a night before and after each booking?
ChannelsSeptember 9, 2026

How much money do you lose by blocking a night before and after each booking?

Blocking preparation nights can simplify operations, but it can also destroy margin. We calculate when it pays off to reduce the buffer between bookings.

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Can you ask for a deposit on Airbnb in 2026? What a host can really do
ChannelsSeptember 9, 2026

Can you ask for a deposit on Airbnb in 2026? What a host can really do

Airbnb limits the collection of security deposits for most hosts. We review what can be required and how to financially protect a vacation rental.

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How to Publish a Property on Booking.com Step by Step in 2026
ChannelsSeptember 8, 2026

How to Publish a Property on Booking.com Step by Step in 2026

Free and practical course to register a property on Booking.com, set up the listing, and prepare it to receive bookings.

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Can you charge €50 because the guest didn’t take out the trash? Airbnb distinguishes between a task and extraordinary cleaning
ChannelsSeptember 4, 2026

Can you charge €50 because the guest didn’t take out the trash? Airbnb distinguishes between a task and extraordinary cleaning

Airbnb does not allow penalizing a specific checkout task like taking out the trash, but a real and documented extraordinary cleaning is a different case.

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Airbnb or Booking Blocks Dates for a Non-Existent Reservation: What to Check Before Opening the Calendar
ChannelsSeptember 4, 2026

Airbnb or Booking Blocks Dates for a Non-Existent Reservation: What to Check Before Opening the Calendar

A blocked date does not always mean a reservation. It may come from an old iCal, a availability rule, or an external calendar. Here’s how to locate the source without blindly opening dates.

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Reserved for 4 and 6 Arrive: What to Do with Extra Guests in Airbnb and How Much to Charge
ChannelsSeptember 4, 2026

Reserved for 4 and 6 Arrive: What to Do with Extra Guests in Airbnb and How Much to Charge

What to do if an Airbnb reservation is for 4 people and 6 arrive: capacity, reservation modification, additional guest fee, and practical calculation.

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Errores frecuentes en anuncios de viviendas turísticas con baja conversión y pocas reservas
ChannelsMay 23, 2026

Why Most Vacation Property Listings Don't Get Bookings

Discover why many vacation rental listings fail even when the accommodation is good and how to improve visibility, conversion, and bookings.

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ChannelsMay 13, 2026

Airbnb or Booking: which platform to choose for a vacation rental?

Discover the differences between Airbnb and Booking and what aspects you should consider when choosing platforms for a vacation rental.

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